Russ Johnson Notable

b. February 22, 1973 · Houston Astros 1997–2000, Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2000–2002, New York Yankees 2005

Russ Johnson played for three clubs across nine seasons as a third baseman, opening with the Houston Astros in 1997 and closing with the New York Yankees in 2005.

Across 364 games he batted .264, with 221 hits and 117 runs. He finished with 14 home runs, 46 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

He played 179 games at third base, with 249 assists and 15 errors. He turned 27 double plays.

He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, USA on February 22, 1973. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1997	HOU	21	60	7	18	1	0	2	9	6	14	1	.300
1998	HOU	8	13	2	3	1	0	0	0	1	5	1	.231
1999	HOU	83	156	24	44	10	0	5	23	20	31	2	.282
2000	HOU/TBD	100	230	32	55	8	0	2	20	27	40	5	.239
2001	TBD	85	248	32	73	19	2	4	33	34	57	2	.294
2002	TBD	45	111	15	24	5	0	1	12	16	22	5	.216
2005	NYY	22	18	5	4	2	0	0	0	1	4	0	.222
Career	—	364	836	117	221	46	2	14	97	105	173	16	.264

On this day & linked events

1973

Born February 22, 1973

Baton Rouge, LA, USA